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Best Rooting & Rom Option (Advice needed!)

Hi guys,
I've just got myself a nexus 7 which I am delighted with. I would say that I am a confident android user, but I have never rooted or installed a custom rom so I need some sound advice. Basically, I have just purchased a usb OTG cable so I can connect my memory sticks and external hard drive and access movies etc through them. I am currently using a keyboard with the nexus 7, but I understand that a root is required for file access.
Basically, I have a few requirements/questions:
1. I need a root to allow me to access files from external devices using the usb otg cable.
2. I would like to get flash capability, which obviously isn't available anymore for Jellybean officially.
3. I heard a root can ruin your google wallet security or something and it cannot be reversed?
4. Can a root be 100% undetectable if it is reversed or are there traces that can still be detected if I sent it to Asus (say if it was faulty)
5. Is there a rom that will give me flash, that is reliable (or stock!) and that will allow external file access via the otg cable?
Sorry it's a lot, but I am overwhelmed with the amount of options available! Please help...thanks!

Hi mate,
Glad your still enjoying you tablet (still think mines awesome even after a month). I don't mind thinking a lot as long as it helps someone
1. Yeah you need to root for this, use this toolkit from Wug, It's really simple and walks you through every step : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
2. I've just downloaded this, not tested it yet but apparently it streams videos and simple flash in chrome http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848508
You can also side load flash with Firefox. (I've never been too successful with this, i'm going to give it another go soon)
3. Not sure about this as i'm in the UK and it won't work. (Can't even get it to load up!)
4. Yeah it should be undetectable, lots have already been replaced on here that have been rooted previously. Just look on some of the threads general section.
5. Stock will let you access the flash drive after you have Stickmount installed. (Of course you have to be rooted to use it): https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDMsImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5zdGlja21vdW50Il0.
Hope I've been able to help you :good:
Just be warned that some OTG cables don't work and some flash drives won't work. Something to do with the voltage output of the USB I think.....

K1 Master Thread [sb_na_wf]

Hello there fellow user! I decided to make a dedicated thread for all the things concerning the K1 after having been one of the first with a borked wifi chip.
Wifi:
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My phone refuses to focus + bad light. Either way, it seems that the lower right cable easily comes lose. From holding the tab in portrait mode, it's very easy to press on this certain spot which is located just 2-3 cm below the volume down and microSD-slot. Now I''m not sure if I'm only one with this issue and I'm sure others will probably pop up soon enough. Now the question is... Bad design? Yes! Fixable? Hard to say... Using loctite would be one solution.
Battery:
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Clearly the K1 battery is only 5100mAh vs 5200mAh on the "1st gen". Least we don't have to worry about issues from the past(?)
Stylus:
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As you can see. The space used for the stylus is still there but sealed up in the top, and the part that detected removal is no longer there. With some modification of the upper part of the tablet and securing the speaker flex cable, you should be able to ghetto mod it back.
Screen:
Some backlight bleed on one side, but this is pretty normal with LCD type screens. Nothing you can really manually fix.
Some things to consider (both pros and cons):
+ AVC/HEVC (H.264/H.265) support up to Main 10 profile. While it supports Main/Main 10 on all levels it lacks a hardware deblocker unfortunately, so you'll have artifacts appearing all over the place when running 10bit content. The general rule is to use a software decoder for 10bit media while running 8bit on hardware if/when possible.
+ "Decent" speakers compared to other tablets of the same size (exluding addons here).
- It has mini HDMI (1.4a) output over SlimPort (MHL 3). Even though both can handle 2160p @ 30hz, the difference being that MHL 3 supports both charging and A/V output at the same which is rather odd as it would've lowered the costs even further.
- 16GB eMMC being the only option, and it's not exactly the fastest. 32GB should be the minimum size for any Android device over the low-tier.
- Gimped microSD card slot resulting in really really slow i/o (reads/writes). This seem to effect general performance overall if you like to hog a lot of files (i.e pictures of manga pages in my case). Just enter any file explorer over time and you'll notice the initial slowdown when browsing.
- Stylus holder (and dedicated hardware for detection) is missing on the K1 making it rather hard to keep track of the DirectStylus 2 unless you mod the holder back of course. They could've left the hole intact at least.
- QC 2.0 (3.0?) or quick charging at all has been disabled for some safety reasons. But can be brought back.
- Power button and volume toggles lack any decent height or size for that matter making them rather hard to press for general usability when compared to even smaller devices.
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SHIELD Hub (GeForce NOW/Experience) vs Moonlight:
GeForce NOW
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As seen in the screenshot I snagged while trying to find a game that has a benchmark mode I managed to find what hardware is being used to host the streaming/cloud platform itself. I assume they are running a few of these in a cluster for each region.
Loading a new game fresh from the app takes about ~15 seconds.
There is a resume function which works as long as you don't exist the app itself. And if you do, all progress is lost unless the game supports on the fly saving when you quit the game, so if you lose your connection you're screwed pretty much.
Very low input lag (<20ms) when streaming over distance from Nvidia servers though ymmv.
You're pretty much bound to the subscription service if you're a casual gamer/kid wanting your break free from mainstream mobile games which is sadly the whole idea of this service.
You can buy some games that'll work without a subscription. A key is also provided for Steam or GOG.
First 3 months are free if you take the offer, after that it's $7,99 or your region equivalent per month.
If you only plan on streaming your own game library then this app make very little sense and I would strongly recommend on using Moonlight instead for this purpose or GeForce Experience at least if you're afraid of fiddling on your own.
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GeForce Experience:
If Moonlight is too much for your then this should work as intended.
Sadly there's no separate app just for this feature and you're stuck with the rest of the above mentioned. Unless that is, you go with the bare minimum setup for Moonlight.
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Moonlight:
Opensource.
Lots of customization options.
You require your own dedicated machine and games for it to work, not to mention a GTX 600/M series or newer, and this applies to SHIELD Hub as well if you plan on running your own games from say Steam, GOG or Origin via GeForce Experience.
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Personal thoughts and recommendations:
Works excellent with BT Keyboard and Mouse (I've used a Logitech K810 Keyboard and Logitech MX Anywhere 2 in conjunction as my daily portable workbench) say if you prefer a really minimalistic BT peripheral approach.
You got Google Docs at your disposal. There's also Microsoft Office as well if you prefer that.
FL Studio Mobile (that is getting a huge update soon with v.3) for you audio composers out there.
Various approaches to gaming both via Moonlight and NVIDIA SHIELD Hub w/ either the Shield wireless controller or <insert BT controller here>.
There's Squid or Evernote (which I highly recommend, though you really want the premium features that comes with a subscription fee) a must have if you're a student on the go and prefer having a really portable work device instead of a chrome/netbook or regular laptop/ultrabook if your pockets aren't overflowing with gold coins.
Moon Reader +/Pro for your ebooks on the go, if you dislike Amazon Kindle or Google Play Books that is if you prefer maintaining your own collection from other sources. I use it strictly for AO3 content for example.
Excellent emulator support with RetroArch, PPSSPP, ePSXe and Drastic.
Great size for Manga or Comics (although I must say Nexus 7 takes the first spot when it comes to that).
Infinite Painter, SketchBook or ArtFlow if you prefer more than just doodling when on the go. I hear krita might happen in the near future.
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Drivers & Tools:
Official drivers directly from Nvidia to get adb/fastboot working (Windows)
Recommended tool to use for adb and fastboot: Minimal ADB and Fastboot (Windows)
For de/compressing files I recommend 7-Zip (Windows)
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adb/fastboot commands of ease:
When using Android OS:
adb reboot bootloader
adb reboot recovery
adb shell wm density XYZ && adb reboot (changes DPI to your preferred value by modifying XYZ. i.e 240, 360, 480 and so forth and reboots the device)
When in bootloader:
fastboot oem unlock/lock
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img/recovery.img (i.e flashing TWRP) depending on what your img is called and located in same folder as Minimal ADB and Fastboot i.e C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot (Windows)
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Tips:
Flash a custom dtb to enable QC 2.0 among other things.
In developer options:
Enable Force GPU rendering for a more fluid GUI experience.
Set Window animation scale to .5x.
Set Transition animation scale to .5x.
Set Animator animation scale to .5x.
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Custom Recovery
TWRP 3.0.2-3-M (only works on MM due to blob changes.) [courtesy of jcadduono] - As stable as it can get. Still suffers from refresh/redrawing issues though.
DO NOTE: AROMA installers will be upside down. This will happen with any AROMA installer in conjunction with TWRP recovery due to the placement of the actual screen.
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Custom ROMs:
Bliss [* CM13 Based] (+ requires MM blobs)
Temasek's UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod 13 (*+)
Resurrection Remix (*+)
Dirty Unicorns [AOSP Based with CMTE support] (+)
DO NOTE: All available Custom ROMs mentioned above do NOT I repeat NOT support the Shield Controller or the Twitch integration or what other Nvidia tools are integrated into the Stock ROM. This might happen at a later date, who knows.
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Custom Kernel:
BitO-K (don't forget to flash the custom dtb!.
NetHunter kernel - Support for DriveDroid, F2FS, Multi-ROM among other things.
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Recommended GApps:
Official Slim GApps Zero or Mini, whichever you prefer.
Open GApps - AROMA supported.
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SuperSU:
SuperSU STABLE | SuperSU BETA (flash via TWRP)
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Root supported Apps:
AdAway - Adblock on a host level.
Amplify (Xposed version avail) - Wakelock killer extraordinaire.
FlashFire - Flash files without a custom recovery.
Flashify - Flash files if you're scared of the custom recovery UI.
Xposed (flash via TWRP) + Material Installer.
Solid Explorer [PAID] (Comes with root support for extra fiddling and other goodies!)
Titanium Backup [PAID] (Free version offers basic features but the paid version is recommended.)
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General Apps I recommend:
Super Simple Sleep Timer - Silence any audio app after a period of time.
NoChromo - Chromium with builtin adblocking. (enable all permissions to get google sync working on MM)
Lightning Browser - Probably the smallest and fastest browser out there if you can live without google sync support.
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Xposed Modules:
PLACEHOLDER
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Emulators:
PPSSPP - PSP Emulator with great scaling potential (does not support PS1 or PSX2PSP packaged games)
ePSXe [PAID] - Probably the best b... PS1 emulator in the world! Supports PSX2PSP packaged games.
DraStic [PAID] - One of the few DS emulators that actually does the job well with games that require dual screen/touch support.
RetroArch - A mixed bag due to a poor GUI and touch sensitivity being way to high on some devices. It does the job however once you've gotten past setup. Best used with a controller due to not supporting touch input on Custom ROMs (all above). Works flawlessly on Stock ROM though for some reason.
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Stock Shield Tablet K1 ROM/Firmware:
Stock K1 FW 5.1.1 "Flashable via fastboot.
Stock K1 FW 6.0 Feb 2016 - "
Stock K1 FW 6.0.1 March 2016 - "
Stock K1 FW 6.0 FULL OTA Dec 2015 - *Flashable via Stock Recovery through adb.
Stock K1 FW 6.0 FULL OTA Feb 2016 - *
Stock K1 FW 6.0.1 FULL OTA March 2016 - *
Stock K1 FW 6.0.1 FULL OTA June 2016 - *
i.e you can flash 5.1.1 then go to the latest OTA via recovery. This is why only FULL OTAs are posted.
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How to: Root/Flash a Custom ROM/Recovery/Setup (assuming you are running Windows 7-10) with ease:
Unlocking the bootloader:
#1 - Assuming you recently bought your device, I would recommend to fully update your K1 to 6.0.1 at least for Doze or later, Custom ROM support covered here. Lollipop and Marshmallow are not compatible with each other, so different TWRP recoveries are needed due to blob-changes. I won't go into this since you really shouldn't care, only that the two Android versions are incompatible with each other, end of story.
#1X - If you are already running 5.1.1 rooted with TWRP recovery and SuperSU. Then I would suggest you to redo your device to stock status, that being either flashing Stock K1 FW 5.1.1 or Stock K1 FW 6.0.0, whichever you prefer really, as with 5.1.1 it'll only take a little bit longer due to updates and whatnot.
#2 -
Get the Nvidia Shield Drivers in the link further up in this post and while you're on it, install Minimal ADB and Fastboot (link above as well).
Now turn off your K1 (keeping it disconnected from your PC while doing so) and press and hold Power + vol down until fastboot/bootloader kicks in and select Fastboot protocol.
Start by typing fastboot oem unlock once in fastboot mode via Minimal ADB and Fastboot and follow the instructions.
You should end up with a unlocked bootloader and wiped data partition (all personal data, settings etc will be lost, and it'll be just like when you bought it).
Now you can freely connect it to your Windows PC to do the following:
Flash TWRP custom recovery and later SuperSU/Custom ROMs and what not.
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Custom Recovery (TWRP):
#1 - Download the latest (thx jcadduono!) available TWRP build for K1.
Choose: i.e in this example twrp-3.0.2-3-M-shieldtablet.img and rename it to something simple like twrp.img.
Now put the twrp.img file into the same folder as Minimal ADB and Fastboot.
Above in this post I have noted the folder structure should you be running a x64 build of Windows 7-10.
Type in: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img and wait for the magic to happen.
You now have a Custom Recovery installed. Enter Recovery in the bootloader for the rest below, should you so desire.
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SuperSU:
If successful, enter recovery through the bootloader menu on your K1 and go into Install.
Here you can transfer over (mostly) any files into your device or SD Card (if you have one), but I prefer working from the device directly in case of any hiccups.
Go and download SuperSU BETA or SuperSU STABLE and put it on your K1.
Go to Install and pick either (not both) and let it finish installing.
Once it has finished doing so you can reboot.
You now have a unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery, and root support... now how about that huh?
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Flash a Custom ROM, GApps, and/or Xposed:
#1 - Assuming you've already done all above, you can skip to this point and begin flashing your first Custom ROM with a compatible GApps and SuperSU package.
#2 - I recommend Open Gapps pico for starters as you can install the rest through Play Store, but if not, you are free to go with the bigger packages, while avoiding the AROMA one as it's rather difficult to navigate on our device as noted above. As for SuperSU, the latest SuperSU v2.68 BETA works fine.
When you're done downloading the two, pick your favorite looking ROM out of the links above (hint: I would recommend Dirty Unicorns or Temasek's UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod 13 for now). And then put them on the device by enabling Mount in TWRP or if not, I think TWRP 3.0.0-0 auto mounts as of now. I don't have the device with me as of me typing this but I'm 99% sure it auto mounts.
#3 - Assuming you are starting anew and know how to enter TWRP by now, go wipe all partitions (all data on the device). The easiest way to do this is by entering TWRP>Wipe>Format Data>Type Yes>and then wait.
Go to Install and pick the folder (if you made one) or the root of your K1 where you put the files and flash in this order:
DU_shieldtablet_6.0.1_20160311-2210.v10.0-WEEKLIES.zip or cm-13.0-20160225-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-shieldtablet-V4.6.zip (currently available)
open_gapps-arm-6.0-pico-20160315.zip (*)
BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip
and xposed-v80-sdk23-arm.zip if you're interested in Xposed modules, but if not, having it there is always an added bonus as you can start playing around with it should you so desire at some point. But if not, hey... I won't judge you.
Then reboot and let it compile all apps via ART which can anything between 2-5 minutes, so grab a coffee or tea (or whatever you prefer... water, milk you get the idea) as the wait can be quite bothersome during your first run.
And huzzah!!! You're on your first Custom ROM, ready to take on the world!
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Xposed:
#1 - Xposed. I would recommend Amplify (also available as a separate app via Play Store) that works like a separate Doze mechanic where you can play around with settings and rules, but you're on your own on that one. It does however save some battery juice if you pay the minimum, like $2 or something which I think it's totally worth. Next up is YouTube Background Playback (works like in Youtube Red in a way) and does what it's called. Then there's various adblock modules for Youtube, Tumblr etc, just search for Adaway and you'll find them. This ends my super duper long guide.
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this year I hope. ---

Benchmarks (NOTE! This was done with Stock 6.0.1 June patch + AOSP Based ROM Dirty Unicorns 6.0.1 June patch/10.3 Weekly.)
Pictures are ordered as: Max Performance, Optimal and Battery Saver/Power Saving.
Antutu
Dirty Unicorns 6.0.1 June 10.3 Weekly:
Stock ROM 6.0.1 June:
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3DMark
Dirty Unicorns 6.0.1 June 10.3 Weekly:
Stock ROM 6.0.1 June:
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PCMark (Storage Test w/ Sandisk UHS-I 80MB/s 128GB microSD card)
Dirty Unicorns 6.0.1 June 10.3 Weekly:
Stock ROM 6.0.1 June:
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Geekbench
Dirty Unicorns 6.0.1 June 10.3 Weekly:
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Accessories/Reviews:
Nvidia:
Shield Controller [PLACEHOLDER]
Shield DirectStylus 2 [PLACEHOLDER]
Shield Tablet Cover [PLACEHOLDER]
Sandisk:
Mobile Ultra microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I 48MB/s 128GB
Mobile Ultra microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I 80MB/s 128GB
Mobile Ultra microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I 90MB/s 200GB [PLACEHOLDER]
Logitech:
Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 [PLACEHOLDER]
MX Anywhere 2 [PLACEHOLDER]
Anker:
TBA
iClever:
Ultra Slim 3 Color backlight Bluetooth Keyboard [PLACEHOLDER]
8bitdo:
8Bitdo NES30 Pro [PLACEHOLDER]
8Bitdo FC30 Pro [PLACEHOLDER]
8Bitdo Zero [PLACEHOLDER]
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Hey there, good post! Thanks for the info.
I am a new owner of a Shield Tablet K1 and looking at modding some things (like adding the stylus features back in and gaining root). I am quite experienced in modding and that stuff, I do know how to operate fastboot and adb, so the basics are covered.
I still have some concerns and wasn't able to find something yet since most posts are about the "old" Shield Tablet, so I am sorry to bother you with a few questions (since I want to be extra sure and not assume both are the exact same).
Can you tell me whether unlocking the bootloader leaves a trace? If I happen to need to file an RMA request, will flashing back the stock stuff and relocking the bootloader make the tablet look "as new"? I know some devices put a "tampered" flag in the bootloader screen or say "relocked" instead of just "locked" so anyone looking at that will instantly know that I've tampered with the software and deny warranty claims. Could you please tell me what you know about the possibilities of reverting to stock without leaving a trace?
Thanks in advance
Oh, and have fun with the new hardware!

Heya. As for losing warranty due to unlocking the bootloader, that's something you'd have to ask Nvidia since they also tell you do it when re-flashing as seen in this README.
Either way, a retailer couldn't tell otherwise unless they were provided by some diagnostics tool that specifically showed some hidden logs unless a dev here could fill us out on that? I'm in the process on getting my K1 replaced by a new one since the wifi related issue I have is due to borked hardware.

PixelVixen said:
Heya. As for losing warranty due to unlocking the bootloader, that's something you'd have to ask Nvidia since they also tell you do it when re-flashing as seen in this README.
Either way, a retailer couldn't tell otherwise unless they were provided by some diagnostics tool that specifically showed some hidden logs unless a dev here could fill us out on that? I'm in the process on getting my K1 replaced by a new one since the wifi related issue I have is due to borked hardware.
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Okay, thanks for the answer!
I think I'll do some further research and then see if I go ahead and root it. What's that re-flashing thing about? Is it a guide by Nvidia to restore if something gets corrupted?
Hope your replacement goes through without problems!

What version of firmware is installed on Shield tablet K1?
Where it can be downloaded?

robstyleX said:
What's that re-flashing thing about? Is it a guide by Nvidia to restore if something gets corrupted?!
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Indeed it is
They actually offer you files to reflash Stock in case of any hiccups or whatever. Warranty at best is covered by Nvidia but not by the retailer if they're still living in the 80s.
Vartom said:
What version of firmware is installed on Shield tablet K1?
Where it can be downloaded?
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K1 firmware is not yet available. But flashing the firmware for 1st gen is there and compatible with K1 (both are 3.1.1/5.1.1)

Nm...still confused. Lol the firmware links posted are stock or modified? How did you get max performance?thanks!

markstibbyspot said:
Nm...still confused. Lol the firmware links posted are stock or modified? How did you get max performance?thanks!
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Firmware links are directly from Nvidia. As for Max Performance, Optimal, and Power Saving... It's in SHIELD Power Control.

Ahh makes more sense! Works perfect!

@PixelVixen did you try @lj50036's 2.8.7.3 TWRP he released? Could you try it please.
If it works we know that the K1 is compatible with our roms going forward as well

Do you think there would be enough room to fit a pigtail over to a dipole wifi antenna where in the stylus chamber?

Ok it looks like you could get a u.fl to sma cable to fit but you will need to have the sma connector protrude out of the case, I guess it will then look like a old portable tv with an antenna sticking out of it... If I was not giving this as a gift I would experiment further but I will leave that decision to the person receiving the tablet.

sbdags said:
@PixelVixen did you try @lj50036's 2.8.7.3 TWRP he released? Could you try it please.
If it works we know that the K1 is compatible with our roms going forward as well
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Heya. I'll do some testing come weekend as I've been quite busy with IRL and projects that I've been working on!
edit: 2.8.7.3 is working as intended \o/

Any room to add wireless charging?
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using Tapatalk

T-Keith said:
Any room to add wireless charging?
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using Tapatalk
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It's a hardware thing, not a "room" thing.

Just a head's up: Flashing 3.1.1 FW will brand your K1 to a 1st gen device and the 6.0 update now avail will not appear (yet).
edit: I'm still surprised we still have no ways of recovering K1 devices to K1 3.1.1 FW or Android 6.0 for that matter in case of any borkups.
Nvidia if you see this, push it to your dev section! Source is not enough!

Link of Stock Lollipop K1:
http://developer.download.nvidia.co...age-shield-tablet-sb_na_wf-37154_590.0364.zip

Muchas gracias!

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Fully automated and noob friendly. :3
Done:
Root
BusyBox
Disable OTA
Change Launcher
Install full Google Play Functionality
Autoinstall flash player
build.prop optimizations
A few more features...
This may be compatible with other fires, but I have only tested it on the Fire 7" 5th generation.
This is a script I wrote in my spare time.
This script will optimize, root, install google play, and debloat your device.
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STEPS
1. In device options, tap on serial number until the developer options appear. If required (which it is likely not, but for some it is. DON'T DO THIS IF IT'S ALREADY WORKING.) install the ADB driver by going into the device manager of windows and rightclick update driver on your device under unkown devices, then point it to the driver folder included in this zip, or, you know, try the driver installer .exe included. Make sure driver signature enforcement is disabled in Windows!
2. Go into the developer options of android and enable Debugging
3. Go to the homescreen on the tablet, EXTRACT the zip on your computer, and run the script 1_ROOT_FIRE.bat in the zip on your computer.
This should only take around five minutes too complete.
YOUR DEVICE WILL REBOOT SEVERAL TIMES.
Easy enough, right? :3
Troubleshooting:
Unless you are running Fire OS 5 or higher, using this script probably won't get you playstore access, but it may root it. This was made primarily for the Amazon Fire 5th Generation 7" Tablet. (The "50 dollar tablet")
Don't run as root or admin.
If your device gets stuck in fastboot:
When the device reboots and goes into fastboot mode the drivers didn't recognise it. Leave the script running and go into Device Manager. Your Kindle will be listed as "Fire" with a yellow icon. Follow same steps to install drivers but instead of directing it to the "usb driver" folder contained in the zip file - select "let me pick from a list of drivers". Then pick adb interface then scroll to the bottom and select the last option.
The script hangs on adb daemon started:
If it hangs there, android debugging on your device isn't communicating with your computer. The fix can range from reconnecting your device, making sure android debugging is enabled in the Device> Developer options, making sure adb drivers are installed, or restarting the script.
Keep in mind, if you give this tablet to a non tech savvy user, open SuperSU, go to options, and click full unroot.
XDA:DevDB Information
AutoRootScript, Tool/Utility for the Amazon Fire
Contributors
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Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.14
Created 2015-12-30
Last Updated 2016-04-08

Secondary Download Mirror
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Read the post below to choose the version right for you.

Version diffrences
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Notice: this script will not wipe or touch any of your files on the internal storage or sd card

Fully stable!
Great news! All bugs have been fixed! As of version 4.14 uploaded 1/5/16, all OS versions have been tested and are confirmed working properly. Enjoy!
If anything goes wrong, such as a USB cable being unplugged or the battery dying, pretty much anything can be fixed by booting into recovery and adb sideloading the latest firmware.bin from amazon.
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So was the Mac OS X issues fixed?

pride0929 said:
So was the Mac OS X issues fixed?
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I believe so [Old post. Issue fixed with 4.14, if there was one.]

I ran the script using OS X, everything seemed to go well. But the Fire is stuck booting at the "fire" logo.

Mac OS X
jmallow said:
I ran the script using OS X, everything seemed to go well. But the Fire is stuck booting at the "fire" logo.
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Updated issue. [Issue fixed with 4.14, if there was one.]

glitch3yf0x said:
Give it 10 minutes before force rebooting. It may be rewriting cache. This is very odd. Any error messages on the computer?
Don't worry about your tablet. We can adb sideload if anything wen't wrong.
What OS is your tablet running? Is your tablet the Fire 7? It may be an issue with build.prop. I'm retesting it now using the Mac OS X source files. In the mean time, tell me if your Fire boots.
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It's a 5th gen Fire 7 (the one that was released in Sept 2015). I side loaded to get back to factory, but mistakenly used the fire hd .bin file...and now it won't turn on at all. Lol. Might be a dead battery though I think, so its plugged in now. Will try again after a bit.

jmallow said:
It's a 5th gen Fire 7 (the one that was released in Sept 2015). I side loaded to get back to factory, but mistakenly used the fire hd .bin file...and now it won't turn on at all. Lol. Might be a dead battery though I think, so its plugged in now. Will try again after a bit.
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Alright. Best of luck. I tested it on my fire again and there were no problems. If you have problems the second time tell me.

Any results?

glitch3yf0x said:
Any results?
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I bricked it by installing the wrong version by mistake.
Hopefully Amazon warranty will replace it without question.

I've just run the script for my daughters fire 6 5th gen running 5.1.1 and all went smoothly. Has the look and feel of a great wee device now!
Thanks for your efforts ☺

Thread moved from http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/root-fire-5th-gen-autoroot-script-noob-t3276923

Just installed this without a hitch. So far so good!! Thank you!!

Worked really well on 5.1.1 Thank you so much!
Now the only issue I have is that I want to use Google Now Launcher in place of Nova. Is there a way to do it?
EDIT: Never mind, it asked me which home to set after a reboot.

thehrushi said:
Worked really well on 5.1.1 Thank you so much!
Now the only issue I have is that I want to use Google Now Launcher in place of Nova. Is there a way to do it?
EDIT: Never mind, it asked me which home to set after a reboot.
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I should post a poll. Google Now or Nova.

glitch3yf0x said:
I should post a poll. Google Now or Nova.
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Just add a selector in the script and have it push the appropriate apk

BaT420 said:
Just add a selector in the script and have it push the appropriate apk
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I was gonna suggest the same. Nova after rooting makes sense, since the widgets work. But I like Google Now on left swipe.

Yeahhh
Very good. Fire 7 2015 5.1.1.
Now I've an Android table not a garbage :good:
thanks a lot.

[Need Help] [Shield TV 16GB] Cannot log into Play Store on flashing Full Android v2.2

Hi,
I successfully flashed Full Android v2.2 (many thanks zulu99) but now cannot proceed with logging into Play Store or with adding an account (via settingcs>account). I'm able to successfully navigate the add email, password stage of the process but just cannot get to the "Accept" button on the accept terms & conditions screen either via USB keyboard or controller or Shield remote
Can anyone please help solve this or confirm if they have faced similar issues?
Many thanks.

g1k said:
Hi,
I successfully flashed Full Android v2.2 (many thanks zulu99) but now cannot poceed with logging into Play Store or with adding an account (via settingcs>account). I'm able to successfully navigate the add email, password stage of the process but just cannot get to the "Accept" button on the accept terms & conditions screen either via USB keyboard or controller or Shield remote
Can anyone please help solve this or confirm if they have faced similar issues?
Many thanks.
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When I had a problem such as this I reflashed the entire system with a recovery package, but replaced the "system.img & recovery.img" with the modded version.
1. you need to sign up as a developer to download the 2.1.0 recovery package
Nvidia's download center
you will be be asked to log in or sign up as a developer which is completely free.
2. Unzip the package & replace the system.img & recovery.img with the modded version & boot into bootloader
then run the "flash-all" script
This should fix any issues you may have had

Thanks Xstar 410
Essentially re-install the ROM from scratch then....
I was hoping to avoid that but happy to give it a go
What beats me is that pretty much everything else works fine and I'm able to highlight radio buttons/ change preferences and such like using either the external keybord/ controller/remote or a combunation of the 3. It's only with signing into my account that I face a challenge - and that too on the last screen prior to login ...

started from scratch and flashed recovery image and flashed system.img from the Full Android v2.2 ROM - same issue - stuck on the sign in page . . . !
cannot get to the "Accept" button to proceed/complete sign in process .........
Any suggestions please?

Solved
Used a mouse - does the trick.
My daughter actually pointed out that I was being a bit silly by not trying out this option!

I should have mentioned that the remote & gamepad won't connect normally so you must use a keyboard & mouse for the modded version.

g1k said:
Used a mouse - does the trick.
My daughter actually pointed out that I was being a bit silly by not trying out this option!
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Damn, i was just about to suggest a mouse
Now you gawn and messed up my "big damn hero" moment

Thanks Xstar410.
Got there finally
Thanks Banderos101 - the rate at which I'm progressing, there are bound to be many 'big damn hero' moments

I just initially thought there was a connectivity problem which i had before & so that's why I suggested the reflash, but the only thing I could connect was the remote & NOT the controller...so that's the only downside for now.

Xstar410 said:
I just initially thought there was a connectivity problem which i had before & so that's why I suggested the reflash, but the only thing I could connect was the remote & NOT the controller...so that's the only downside for now.
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OK, remote and controller (wired) now connected, Xposed framework, Gravity Box, Amazon Prime Video & viper4android installed.
Now to figure out if I can get the controller connected using Droidmote & voice search going........

g1k said:
OK, remote and controller (wired) now connected, Xposed framework, Gravity Box, Amazon Prime Video & viper4android installed.
Now to figure out if I can get the controller connected using Droidmote & voice search going........
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controller only works with wired connection only wifi/bluethooth dont work..yet also voice search was probably disabled & you should download the google app that offers voice search

H1_Aladeng Smartwatch-Android 4G SIM, WiFi, 4GBROM, 512MBRAM, Micro-SD Slot, 1080mAH battery-Root?

Has anyone looked at the H1_Aladeng Smartwatch? Can root be achieved?
It is advertised mostly as kids smartwatch/tracker but the it's features are nearer to a full smartphone on wrist than most Android Smartwatches.
The Micro-SD slot and 1080mAH battery allows me to listen to music through bluetooth for about 5 hours straight.
And oh yes, I installed MX Player so I can sort the music/videos as I wish.
They say it is 32GB max for micro-SD card, but I have a 400GB installed and it reads fine. And some apps can be installed on SD card. The Sim card slot works so I can get texts, browse and stuff.
No it is not specialized in fitness tracking. Only footsteps counter.
Music sound quality over bluetooth improves after installing Noozxoid. However, If root can be found, I would install ViperXHiFi to increase music quality (I have been able to Magisk root and install ViperXHiFi on Microwear H5 4g Smartwatch which gave up the ghost a few weeks ago).

&oot4peace said:
Has anyone looked at the H1_Aladeng Smartwatch? Can root be achieved?
It is advertised mostly as kids smartwatch/tracker but the it's features are nearer to a full smartphone on wrist than most Android Smartwatches.
The Micro-SD slot and 1080mAH battery allows me to listen to music through bluetooth for about 5 hours straight.
And oh yes, I installed MX Player so I can sort the music/videos as I wish.
They say it is 32GB max for micro-SD card, but I have a 400GB installed and it reads fine. And some apps can be installed on SD card. The Sim card slot works so I can get texts, browse and stuff.
No it is not specialized in fitness tracking. Only footsteps counter.
Music sound quality over bluetooth improves after installing Noozxoid. However, If root can be found, I would install ViperXHiFi to increase music quality (I have been able to Magisk root and install ViperXHiFi on Microwear H5 4g Smartwatch which gave up the ghost a few weeks ago).
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Have found only the way how to get developers mode and enter to engineer menu
1. Click on the build version many times until Developers mode will be enabled
2. In calling type *#*#83781#*#* - you will open Developers menu.
To connect sclock with adb:
Engineer_Menu - tab Debug&Log - USB Debug (enable) - sclock will be able to connect to pc thrue adb.

~Searcher~ said:
Have found only the way how to get developers mode and enter to engineer menu
1. Click on the build version many times until Developers mode will be enabled
2. In calling type *#*#83781#*#* - you will open Developers menu.
To connect sclock with adb:
Engineer_Menu - tab Debug&Log - USB Debug (enable) - sclock will be able to connect to pc thrue adb.
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Hey. Thanks.
Yes I was able to access developers options and other many settings after installing QuickShortcutMaker.
After enabling developer options and usb debugging you I can also issue basic commands like "reboot to bootloader" (reboots to fastboot, usb driver must be installed otherwise device not detected).
Not sure what you mean by sclock, probably new to the term.

&oot4peace said:
Not sure what you mean by sclock, probably new to the term.
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smartwatch
regarding fastboot: I have tried all available recoveries for SC9832E:
[TWRP] TWRP Recovery for Symphony I72 (spd sc9832e, android version: 8.1)
Hey guyz;),,I got a TWRP recovery for Symphony I72 Version:3.1.0 :cool: twrp ported by: jemmini & Team Hovatek,, I'm a new user in xda so i cant provide links directly, then just grap twrp from the following link;)-- shrtz.me/XCRMlc although...
forum.xda-developers.com
Meizu C9/C9 Pro - Обсуждение - 4PDA
Meizu C9/C9 Pro - Обсуждение, Смартфон, 5.45
4pda.ru
the smartwatch just boots normally as reboot.
adb reboot bootloader - brings it to fastboot
fastboot boot ANYRECOVERY.img just equal to reboot.
no any success to start Recovery via fastboot.
there is also not any firmware to research it.

~Searcher~ said:
smartwatch
regarding fastboot: I have tried all available recoveries for SC9832E:
[TWRP] TWRP Recovery for Symphony I72 (spd sc9832e, android version: 8.1)
Hey guyz;),,I got a TWRP recovery for Symphony I72 Version:3.1.0 :cool: twrp ported by: jemmini & Team Hovatek,, I'm a new user in xda so i cant provide links directly, then just grap twrp from the following link;)-- shrtz.me/XCRMlc although...
forum.xda-developers.com
Meizu C9/C9 Pro - Обсуждение - 4PDA
Meizu C9/C9 Pro - Обсуждение, Смартфон, 5.45
4pda.ru
the smartwatch just boots normally as reboot.
adb reboot bootloader - brings it to fastboot
fastboot boot ANYRECOVERY.img just equal to reboot.
no any success to start Recovery via fastboot.
there is also not any firmware to research it.
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Yea I dont see anything about SP9820e yet.

Also using the QuickShortcutMaker app, I can see a number of apps installed but hidden, gmail, fm radio...
The FM radio app launches and asks for earphone to be plugged in but does nothing when I plug in micro-usb earphones.
I was able to pull build.prop using ADB and I saw a line with FM radio mentioned, but commented out.
After editing build.prop, of course it would not allow me to push back to system, with Read Only error, because of no root.

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because of no root.
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looks that the only possible way to get root - to read firmware via SPD Flash tool, but there is no scatter file (partitioning of mmcblock*)
in default firmware all block devices available only to root, so is not even possible from console to grab in sectors begin-end of partitions.

Hi All,
For rooting this smartwatch: unfortunately in original firmware there is no any permission for block devices and it is impossible to read partitions size via linux (android).
there is also no any bin of firmware, besides written in flashmemory chip, there is no even dump of this chip
there is no any working recovery for SC9832E, that is possible to run temporally through fastboot boot Recovery.img. Default recovery shows "No command" - there is no known way how to bypass it. OEM is unlocked, there is only 1 button on smartwatch.
If someone could suggest smth or reference to any progress relevant to this device or at least to SC9832E based devices - that will be really great and many thanks in advance !

~Searcher~ said:
Hi All,
For rooting this smartwatch: unfortunately in original firmware there is no any permission for block devices and it is impossible to read partitions size via linux (android).
there is also no any bin of firmware, besides written in flashmemory chip, there is no even dump of this chip
there is no any working recovery for SC9832E, that is possible to run temporally through fastboot boot Recovery.img. Default recovery shows "No command" - there is no known way how to bypass it. OEM is unlocked, there is only 1 button on smartwatch.
If someone could suggest smth or reference to any progress relevant to this device or at least to SC9832E based devices - that will be really great and many thanks in advance !
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Do you think if the stock frimware can be obtained from manufacturer, the boot.img can be magisk patched then flashed to gain root?
If yes that would be a goot place to start. I cannot find the firmware/rom anywhere though.

ALADING_H1-E-ALADENG-PRO_L709_9832E_2+16_V1.1_20211124.zip
drive.google.com
742.35 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz

There is a firmware, but there is no instruction on how to flash it, it does not have volume buttons

Finally there is the firmware. Great news! Now we need an enthusiastic modder to get the best out of this smartwatch. It would be great if this would work in a better way than it does now. I'd also like to keep the tracking stuff for my kid.